Welcome back to Real Talk Beyond the Dental Chair! I'm your host Emma — Dental Hygienist, entrepreneur, and advocate for whole-body + oral-health connection. Today we’re diving into a topic that affects millions of women but rarely gets talked about in dentistry: Menopause, oral health, and the powerful role hormone therapy can play in protecting your mouth and bones. Joining me is the incredible: 👩‍⚕️ Guest Expert: Sadiya Naseem, DNP, FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner, Founder of Sadiya Clinic Specialist in Bioidentical Hormone Therapy, Women's Wellness, & Aesthetic Medicine If you've ever wondered why your mouth feels different during menopause — dryness, sensitivity, gum issues, receding bone, and burning sensations — THIS is the episode you didn’t know you needed. We break down: ✅ How menopause impacts saliva, gums & bone health ✅ Why dry mouth during menopause is more than “just hormones” ✅ How hormone therapy may support oral & systemic health ✅ What dental providers must start asking their patients ✅ Tools & prevention strategies for women going through the transition ✅ Why collaboration between dental + medical teams is the future Ladies — your mouth is part of your body. Your hormones matter. Aging does NOT mean suffering in silence. 📍 Connect With Our Guest 🌐 Website: sadiyaclinic.com 📸 Instagram: @sadiyaclinic 📘 Facebook: Sadiya Clinic 📲 Let’s Stay Connected 💬 Questions or comments? Drop them below! 👍 Like, subscribe & share this video to support more women in taking control of their health Remember — a healthy smile starts with a healthy body. See you next week! 🦷💪✨